YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Edwin Watkins 1839–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 January 1839

Birth Location: St Briavels, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: 12 July 1919

Death Location: Kakahi, Ruapehu, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, buried at Taumarunui old Cemetary

Father: William Watkins

Mother: Mary Mercy

Spouse(s): Rhoda Hight

Children(s): George Watkins

The story of Edwin Watkins began in 1839 in St Briavels, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom. Edwin Watkins married Rhoda Hight, and had children including George Thomas Watkins. Edwin Watkins passed away in 1919 in Kakahi, Ruapehu, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, buried at Taumarunui old Cemetary.

Find more search results for Edwin Watkins
EW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Edwin Watkins began in 1839 in St Briavels, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom.
  • Edwin Watkins married Rhoda Hight, and had children including George Thomas Watkins.
  • Edwin Watkins passed away in 1919 in Kakahi, Ruapehu, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, buried at Taumarunui old Cemetary.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Watkins
1804–1883
Birth Location: Caerleon, Monmouth, Wales
WW
Mary Mercy
1808–1893
Birth Location: Stapleton Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
MM

Spouses(s)

Rhoda Hight
1847–1945
Birth Location: Broughton, Northamptonshire, England
RH

Children(s)

George Watkins
1886–1970
Birth Location: Albury, Mackensie, Canterbury, New Zealand
GW

Edwin Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Edwin Watkins
1839–1919
Birth Place: St Briavels, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
William Watkins
1804–1883
Caerleon, Monmouth, Wales
Mary Mercy
1808–1893
Stapleton Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Grandparents
John MERCY
1779–1855
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England
Hannah Huntley
1786–1875
Caldicott, Monmouthshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
John Mercy
1758–1833
Alice Dovey
1756–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edwin Watkins's Descendants

1.
EW
Edwin Watkins (18 January 1839–12 July 1919) m. Rhoda Hight (12 May 1847–31 May 1945)
  1. 1. George (Thomas) Watkins 1886–1970 m. Emma (Mary) Petersen 1893–1967
    1. 1. Beryl (Jean) Watkins 1935–1935
    2. 2. Enid (Mary) Watkins 1922–2005
    3. 3. Rhoda (Marion) Watkins 1917–2008
    4. 4. Joyce Watkins 1918–1984
    5. 5. Doris Watkins 1924–2009
    6. 6. William (George) Watkins 1920–1993 m. Eunice (Ruth) CRANN 1923–2010 m. Eunice (Ruth) Crann 1923–

Edwin Watkins's Timeline

2 Records

1839
18 January 1839
Birth of Edwin Watkins in St Briavels, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
St Briavels, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
1919
12 July 1919
Age 80
Death of Edwin Watkins in Kakahi, Ruapehu, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, buried at Taumarunui old Cemetary
Kakahi, Ruapehu, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, buried at Taumarunui old Cemetary

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 January 1839
    Event Place: St Briavels, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 July 1919
    Event Place: Kakahi, Ruapehu, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand, buried at Taumarunui old Cemetary
Find more search results for Edwin Watkins

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE